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M1.8 Depth: 45.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 14:53:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on August 6, 2026 at 14:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 146 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
45.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 14:53:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.11000, -154.64800
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.2 km
Shallow
45.2 km
45.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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